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1.0 mile
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:08:56
Avg time
4,593 ft
Altitude min
4,600 ft
Altitude max
4,593 ft
Altitude start
4,593 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance climb
472 ft
Distance down
2,720 ft
Distance flat
00:08:56
Avg time

Fenland Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banff
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #162293 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134441 in E-Biking
    • #42424 in Trail Running
    • #100827 in Hiking
    • #24087 in Adaptive Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,251 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,496 in E-Biking
    • #676 in Trail Running
    • #1,675 in Hiking
    • #552 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

This is an easy trail for young kids to ride on.

Access Info

The parking lot is just off Mt Norquay Road as you are entering Banff townsite.

Adaptive Bike Info

Self guided interpretive forested trail on hard soil with multiple root sections across the trail including:
- Root, 237m counterclockwise from trailhead.
- Root field, 746m clockwise from trailhead.

Average Width: 162 cm
Minimum Width: 62cm

Average Grade: 3%
Maximum Grade: 26%

Average Cross-slope: 3%
Maximum Cross-slope: 21%

Tags
Family friendly

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Fenland Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 2:16pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 29, 2026
Big tree across the trail and bridge. Needs a chainsaw for removal
Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:00pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 8, 2026
Jun 29, 2026 @ 8:53am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 29, 2026
Due to high water, the Fenland Loop trail and connectors are closed until further notice.
May 28, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/Edmonton)
May 28, 2026
Due to high water, the Fenland Loop trail and connectors are closed until further notice.
Jul 23, 2023 @ 1:08pm
Jul 23, 2023
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on Jul 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Gravel walking and biking trail with plenty of relaxing benches along the creek.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fenland Loop located?
      Fenland Loop is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.18384, -115.58368.
      ▼ How hard is Fenland Loop?
      Fenland Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fenland Loop?
      Fenland Loop has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,593 ft to 4,600 ft.
      ▼ Is Fenland Loop a point to point trail?
      Fenland Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fenland Loop?
      Fenland Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fenland Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fenland Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fenland Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fenland Loop are:
      • August (4 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fenland Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fenland Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fenland Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Fenland Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fenland Loop?
      Fenland Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 343 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 391 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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